The Beach Relay will follow the same course as the BR2RB 125 Mile Bike-a-Thon, starting at Black Rock Retreat and ending at Camp Arrowhead on the shores of Rehoboth Bay, Deleware! The route then flattens out in Delaware and remains that way until the end of the run (see attached topographical map). The Bike-a-Thon and the Black Rock Beach Relay occur on the same weekend. This event is meant to be
a fun event which doubles as a fundraiser to raise money for Black Rock Retreat. Some of the money raised will go towards sponsoring kids who cannot afford to attend the camp. If you have questions about what else your money is used for, you can contact Black Rock Retreat. Each team will be responsible to arrange their support vehicles which travel with them to Rehoboth, carrying team members who are not running. Teams will provide their own food and drinks for the duration of the relay, all at the cost of the teams. Teams will register to run this relay with a maximum of 10 team members. Each team will create a team name and a theme for their team. Photographers and videographers will be posted along the route. To win a prize, each team member must run at least 3 four-mile segments. Each team is required to have a team captain who will receive all of the information for the Black Rock Beach Relay. Teams will be responsible for checking the Estimated Running and Start Times chart to see when they need to start from Black Rock. The goal is for all teams to arrive at Camp Arrowhead by 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 13th. Estimated Running Paces and Start Times
Team Run Paces Total Run Time Start Time from Black Rock
9 minute miles 18.5 hours Fri. 8:30 PM.
8 minute miles 16.5 hours Fri. 10:30 PM
7 minute miles 14.5 hours Sat. 12:30 AM
6 minute miles 12.5 hours Sat. 2:30 AM
Here are some things to consider:
You can run one support vehicle for the whole 125 miles or you can run two support vehicles for the whole 125 miles. Teams can split up the run by running one team of 5 for 62.5 miles and have the rest of the team meet you in another vehicle to run the last half of the run. For instance, some people might not enjoy running at night. Or some people might not want to wait so long between their running segments. You also have the option of running with multiple teammates if you are not comfortable running alone at night. A suggestion is to keep your running segments at less than 4 miles at night so your support vehicle is not far away. Make sure your support vehicle stays a comfortable distance from the runner. Some runners like some distance from the vehicle. Another suggestion is to go ahead of the runner 2 miles and wait for the runner to pass. Repeat that all day. To register, each team is required to raise a minimum of $1,000. Included in the registration fee are a free t-shirt and a participatory plaque. Registration ends August 15, 2014. Relay volunteers will record your team’s start time and finish time to determine 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place and prizes will be awarded. Since the majority of the run will be on routes where cars travel, it is required that all runners wear headlamps and reflective vests. Teams must raise a minimum of $1,000
Register by August 15, 2014
Topographical Map:
Black Rock Retreat Camp Arrowhead
Black Rock Beach Relay Cue Sheet
Mileage taken from the front of the Administration Building at Black Rock Retreat
Turn Left on 472 South and follow through Kirkwood.
3.1 Left on Street Rd.
5.2 Right on Bell Rd
6.2 Bear Left at “Y”
6.4 Cross bridge – continue straight
Continue to Oxford
10.2 Stop sign in Oxford – continue straight
10.3 Turn Right on Rt. 10
Immediate Left on Rt. 472 South
10.4 Cross RR tracks
10.5 Turn Right on 5th St.
13.2 Stop Sign – continue straight
(Media Menn. Church on right)
5th Street becomes Barren Rd at this point.
15.1 Stop sign – continue straight
15.3 Stop sign – continue straight
Barren Rd becomes Blue Ball Rd at this point.
15.9 Stop sign – continue straight
16.9 Stop sign – Turn Left onto Rt. 273 (not marked)
(Mendenhall’s garage is on your left)
Follow Rt. 273 into Newark.
23.4 Shell Station / High’s Dairy Store-
26.4 Light – Continue straight on Rt. 896 & Rt. 273
26.6 Turn Right onto Rt. 896 & Rt. 273
Immediately get in Left Lane
26.65 Turn Left onto Rt. 273 East
27.8 Right on Rt. 72
Go straight thru next light and continue on 72
36.7 Cross Rt. 1 overpass – continue straight on 72
38.5 Rt. 72 turns into Rt. 9 South
40.8 Cross short open grate bridge and then onto big bridge
44.6 Turn Left at ‘T’ to continue on Rt. 9
44.8 Turn Right to continue on Rt. 9
45.6 Porta Potties available here
47.2 Bear Right on Rt. 9
47.7 Turn Left to continue on Rt. 9
Augustine Wildlife Area
50.9 Stop Sign – Bear Left on Rt. 9
51.2 Stop Sign –Turn Right at ‘T’ continue on Rt. 9
52.0 Stop Sign – Turn Left at ‘T’ to continue on Rt. 9
56.7 Bear Right to continue on Rt. 9
64.8 Stop Sign – continue straight on Rt. 9
68.1 Stop Sign – turn Left to continue on Rt. 9
81.2 Turn left on Route 1
87.4 Keep Right on Exit Frederica Road
87.9 Turn Right on E. Front Street
88.0 Keep Straight on W. Front Street
88.6 Turn Left on Carpenter Bridge Road
95.7 Left at stop sign Rt. 14
96.8 Stay on Rt. 14 cross over Rt. 113
97.3 Turn right on Maple Street
97.5 Continue straight thru on Maple
97.8 Turn right on Walnut Street
97.9 Bear Left onto Jefferson Ave.
98.0 Turn right on S. Washington Street
98.5 Bear left on McCoy Street
99.1 Straight at stop sign – Elks Lodge Rd.
100.5 Straight at stop sign
101.0 Turn left at T Johnson Road
101.4 Turn right at stop sign Rt. 30
105.8 Left at Y road 212 (30 goes right)
108.8 Right at Y
109.0 Stop sign continue straight
110.0 Bear left at stop sign on Wharton Street
110.1 Road name changes to Atlantic Street
110.3 Road name changes to Cave Neck Rd.
113.9 Bear right on Sweetbriar Rd.
115.9 Continue straight on Dairy Farm Rd.
117.3 Turn right on Beaver Dam Road (Rt. 23)
117.9 Turn left on Kendale Rd.
118.0 Turn right on Wil King Rd.
119.9 Turn left on Conleys Chapel Rd.
20.6 Turn right on Robinsonville Rd.
121.1 Light straight onto Angola Rd.
122.3 Stop Sign – Turn Right onto Camp
Arrowhead Rd.
124.3 Turn Left into Camp Arrowhead
Sand-covered single lane road
124.5 Turn Left at “No unauthorized Vehicles…”
sign – Continue ¼ mile to the beach
Camp Arrowhead
35143 Homestead Way - Lewes DE 19958
